OSMANIA UNIVERSITY

POST GRADUATE COMMON ENTRANCE TEST & ADMISSIONS-2011

(FOR OSMANIA, TELANGANA, MAHATMA GANDHI & PALAMURU UNIVERSITIES)

INFORMATION BROCHURE
(Instructions, Eligibility Conditions and Syllabus: To be Retained by the Candidate)

Last date(s) for Submitting Application to the Director, Directorate of Admissions, OU:
Without Late fee : 07.05. 2011 by 4 pm.
With a late fee of Rs. 200/- : 13.05. 2011 by 4 pm.
With a late fee of Rs. 400/- : 21.05. 2011 by 4 pm.

Registration Fee per each Subject / Course:

i) M.Sc. Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Environmental Science / : Rs. 200/-
Forensic Science / Genetics / Microbiology / Nutrition & Dietetics
(BCBTESFSGMN&D)
ii) For other Subjects/Courses : Rs. 150/-
Note 1:
Registration fee in the form of a Demand Draft / Banker’s Cheque drawn on any nationalised bank must be in
favour of “ The Director, Directorate of Admissions, Osmania University” and payable at Hyderabad. Demand
Draft / Banker’s Cheque without authorized signature, name of issuing branch and date will not be accepted.
Note 2 :
Candidates applying through downloaded applications have to pay the Registration fee of Rs.300/- per subject/ course.

Indulgence in any kind of malpractice (photo morphing, impersonation, copying, manipulation

of certificates, etc.) in entrance test will attract punishment under the criminal laws.
Notes:
1. A single application form can be used to apply for a maximum of four subjects.
2. The candidates are required to fill up the application in their own hand writing and sign it. Further, the
candidates are advised to submit the filled in application along with ICR summary sheet well before the last
date to avoid last minute rush. A sample ICR summary sheet is given in this booklet.
3. The entrance test will be of 90 minutes duration and the question paper consists of 100 objective
(multiple choice only) type questions except for M.C.J. (1 year course). The entrance test will consist of
any 3 or 4 varieties of objective type items such as analogies, classification, matching, comprehension of
a research study / experiment / theoretical point of view, etc., with multiple answers besides the usual
multiple choice items. The items will be framed only from the syllabus of entrance test. For M.C.J. (1 year
course), the question paper consists of Part - A (Descriptive type for 30 Marks) and Part-B (Multiple choice
questions for 70 Marks).
4. The candidates have to mark their responses on Optical Mark Reader (OMR) answer sheet for objective type
questions by darkening the relevant ovals with a HB pencil. A model OMR summary sheet is attached in the
brochure.
5. Syllabus for OU PG Common Entrance Tests - 2011: The syllabus for OU PG Common Entrance Tests-2011
will be made available in the OU website:www.osmania.ac.in/admissions.
6. Admission is by centralized counseling.
7. The candidates will have to appear for the entrance test and counseling on their own expense.
8. The eligibility of the candidates is not verified/decided at the time of application and during the entrance test.
The verification will be done only during the admissions. Hence, candidates are advised to ensure that they
are eligible for the course/subject they are applying for.
9. Not with standing any thing contained in this information brochure, the rules and regulations that are in
force in the University on the date of counseling shall be final and binding.

The Director
Directorate of Admissions
Near : University Press
Osmania University, Hyderabad - 500 609 (A.P.)
Phone : 040-27090136
Samples of Intelligent Character Recognition (ICR) and Optical Mark Reader (OMR) Sheets

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 OSMANIA UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORATE OF ADMISSIONS
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE* OF POST GRADUATE COMMON ENTRANCE TESTS–2011
Sl.No. Day & Date 9.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m 12.30 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

1 Wednesday M.A. Theatre Arts M.A. Kannada, Marathi, All PG Diploma Courses
08.06.2011 Persian and Tamil
2 Thursday M.A. Islamic Studies M.Sc. Geography M.A. Arabic
09.06.2011
3 Friday M.A. Philosophy M.A. Sanskrit M.A. Hindi
10.06.2011
4 Monday M.Sc. Chemistry M.A. Sociology M.Com.
13.06.2011
5 Tuesday M.Sc. Botany M.Sc. Mathematics M.C.J. (1 year course)
14.06.2011 M.A. Political Science M.Sc. Geology
6 Wednesday M.Sc. Zoology M.Sc. Computer Science M.A. Telugu
15-06-2011 M.A. History M.A. Psychology M.A. Urdu
7 Thursday M.Sc. Electronics M.Ed. M.A. English
16-06-2011 M.A. Economics
8 Friday M.Sc. Physics
17-06-2011 M.A. Public Administration M.C.J. (2 years course) M.Sc. Geoinformatics
M.Sc. Biochemistry/
Biotechnology/Environmental
9 Saturday Science/Forensic Science/
18-06-2011 M.A. AIHCA M.P.Ed.
Genetics/Microbiology
/Nutrition & Dietetics
(BCBTESFSGMN&D)
10 Monday B.L.I.Sc.
20.06.2011 M.L.I.Sc. M.S.W. M.A. Linguistics

* The final schedule of the OU Post Graduate Common Entrance Tests - 2011 will be made available in OU website:
www.osmania.ac.in/admissions during the last week of May, 2011

NOTES:

1. Candidates seeking admission under special category (NCC, NSS, Sports, CAP, Physically Handicapped,
Teacher and Laboratory Assistant Categories) must submit the attested xerox copies of relevant certificates,
by mentioning their Registration Number and Hall Ticket Number(s) in special proforma provided alongwith
Hall Ticket personally on or before 20th June, 2011 in the Office of the Directorate of Admissions, Near
University Press, Osmania University, Hyderabad.

2. Counselling dates and schedules for the centralised admissions of the above courses will be intimated along with
rank cards. Counselling schedules will also be made available on OU website: www.osmania.ac.in/admissions.

The candidates are advised to obtain the Transfer Certificate, Consolidated Memorandum of Marks, Bonafide
Certificate(s) of the qualifying examination and Latest Caste and Income Certificates wherever applicable,
well in advance.

i) The candidates are required to submit all the relevant certificates and pay the required fee on the spot.
ii) No candidate will be admitted under any circumstances unless all the relevant certificates are submitted
and the required fee is paid.

3. If applications received for any subject(s) / course(s) are less than the number of seats available, the entrance
test will not be conducted in such subject(s) / course(s). However, the candidates will be admitted directly in
such courses after verifying the eligibility conditions as per University rules. The same rule will not be applicable
for self financing courses.

4. In the case of P.G. Diploma Courses, unless 75% of the available seats are filled, the University will not run
such courses.

5. Candidates who have completed degree with single subject in open / distance mode of education are not
eligible for P.G. Courses.

6. Candidates qualified in P.G. Common Entrance Test-2011 are eligible for admissions into Osmania, Telangana,
Mahatma Gandhi and Palamuru Universities.

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 LIST OF SUBJECTS IN WHICH ENTRANCE TESTS WILL BE CONDUCTED BY OSMANIA UNIVERSITY
FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2011 - 2012

I. FACULTIES OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES :

Subject Subject
Name of the Subject Name of the Subject
Code Code
11 Ancient Indian History 23 Master of Communication and
Culture and Archeology (AIHCA) Journalism (M.C.J.) 1 year course
12 Arabic 24 Master of Library and
13 Master of Communication and Information Science (M.L.I.Sc)
Journalism (M.C.J.) 2 year course 25 Master of Social Work(M.S.W)
14 Bachelor of Library and 26 Persian
Information Science (B.L.I.Sc.) 27 Philosophy
15 Economics 28 Political Science
16 English 29 Psychology
17 Hindi 30 Public Administration
18 History 31 Sanskrit
19 Islamic Studies 32 Sociology
20 Kannada 33 Tamil
21 Linguistics 34 Telugu
22 Marathi 35 Theatre Arts
36 Urdu
II. FACULTY OF COMMERCE :

Subject Code Name of the Subject

41 M.Com.

III. FACULTY OF SCIENCE : IV. FACULTY OF EDUCATION :

Subject Code Name of the Subject

Subject Name of the Subject 71 M.Ed.
Code 72 M.P.Ed.
51 Botany
52 Chemistry
53 Computer Science V. P.G. DIPLOMA COURSES :
54 Electronics
Subject Name of the Subject
55 Geography
Code
56 Geoinformatics
81 Digital Information Management
57 Geology
82 Urdu Paleography
58 Mathematics
83 Applied Linguistics
59 Physics
84 Functional Hindi and Translation
60 Zoology
85 Child Psychology
Biochemistry / Biotechnology
86 Museology
Environmental Science/Forensic
Science/Genetics/Microbiology 87 Archival Science and Manuscriptology
61 Nutrition & Dietetics 88 Geographical Cartography
(BCBTESFSGMN&D) 89 Management of International Business
90 Psychological Counselling
91 Advanced PG Diploma in Biostatistics
Note-1: The information regarding the University, Constituent and Affiliated colleges offering PG programmes in different
subjects/courses will be made available on University website:www.osmania.ac.in/admissions. one week before the
commencement of counselling. The same will also be displayed at Office of the Director, Directorate of Admissions, O.U.

Note-2: The University reserves the right to delete any of the courses from the list mentioned and permit any new courses or shift
course(s) from one college to another in any of the University/Constituent/Affiliated Colleges.

P.G. COURSES OFFERED BY OSMANIA UNIVERSITY AND ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

A. FACULTY OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES:

(a) M.A. (1) Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archeology (2) Arabic (3) English (4) Hindi (5) Islamic Studies
(6) Kannada (7) Linguistics (8) Marathi (9) Persian (10) Philosophy (11) Sanskrit (12) Tamil (13) Telugu
(14) Urdu (15) Economics (16) History (17) Political Science (18) Psychology (19) Public Administration
(20) Sociology 21) Theatre Arts

(b) M.C.J.(2 years course), M.C.J. (1 year course), B.L.I.Sc, M.L.I.Sc and M.S.W.

Note: 1. In M.A. (Kannada) course, a monthly scholarship of Rs.2000/- each to five students of first year and five students of final
year will be awarded, subject to certain prescribed conditions. This scholarship is sanctioned by Kannada Development
Authority, Govt. of Karnataka. Those candidates who are not getting any other scholarship/fellowship/award from any
other source are only eligible to this award.

2. M.C.J. (2 years course) is being introduced from the academic year 2011-2012 onwards in the place of B.C.J.

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 ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION TO P.G. COURSES IN THE FACULTIES OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES:

1. The eligibility conditions are as mentioned in the column-3 of the table below.
2. The candidates passing the examination compartmentally and securing required percentage of marks are also eligible.
A pass in the qualifying examination is sufficient for SC/ST candidates.

COURSE DURATION ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS ENTRANCE TEST TO BE TAKEN

i) Must have studied the concerned language either in
# Part-I or in Part-II of the qualifying examination.
LANGUAGES Two Years ii) Must have obtained 40% marks in that part (part-I or
part-II of the qualifying examination), where the Concerned Subject
candidate has studied the concerned language.
iii) For persian, in addtion to above, any graduate with
persian or Arabic or Urdu as one of the languages
either in Part-I or Part-II is eligible.
M.C.J. One Year B.C.J. with 40% marks M.C.J. (1 year course)
(1 year course) Entrance Test

ECONOMICS*/ HISTROY/ Two Years 40% marks in Part-II of the graduation with concerned
POLITICAL SCIENCE/ subject as an optional. Concerned Subject
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

SOCIOLOGY/M.S.W. Two Years Any Graduate (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.) with 40% marks

PHILOSOPHY/AIHCA/ in Part-II Concerned Subject
Theatre Arts **

PSYCHOLOGY Two Years 40% marks in Part-II with Psychology as an optional

at B.A. / B.M.R. M.Ed. / M.A. (Education) / M.Sc.
(Home Science) / Diploma in Child Psychology or Psychology
Industrial Psychology

M.L.I.Sc. One Year B.L.I.Sc./P.G.D. in Library Science with 40% marks M.L.I.Sc. Entrance Test

ISLAMIC STUDIES
Two Years i) Any graduate with 40% marks in Part-II with History/
Islamic studies/Philosophy/Sociology/Political Science/
Economics as one of the optionals in Part-II or ii) Arabic/ Islamic Studies
Persian/Urdu as second language (Part-I) or optional
(Part–II) with 40% marks in Part -II

LINGUISTICS Two years A Graduate in B.A. / B.Sc./ B.Com. with

Note:Two supernumerary any languagesubject having studied for two years for
seats are reserved for a minimum of 200 marks with 40% marks in Part-II. Linguistics
other State Universities
of Indian Union

M.C.J. (2 years course) TwoYears Any Graduate Programme with 50% marks in English/ M.C.J. (2 years course)
Telugu/Hindi / Urdu in Part - I and 40% Marks in Part-II Entrance Test

B.L.I.Sc. One Year Any Graduate Programme with 40% marks in Part-II B.L.I.Sc. Entrance Test

NOTE: 1) #For languages, the candidates must have studied the concerned language either in part-I or in part-II of the qualifying
examination for atleast two years and for a minimum of 200 marks.
2) *B.Com candidates are not eligible for M.A. Economics.
3) **For admission into M.A. (Theatre Arts), the candidates must have a minimum of two years of stage experience.Knowledge
of Telugu is desirable. Candidates who are dumb, deaf or blind or stammer or Physically Handicapped are not eligible.
Candidates qualified at the entrance test have to appear for an aptitude test.

B. FACULTY OF COMMERCE:
i) M.Com. (Master of Commerce) ii) M.Com(I.S) (Master of Commerce in Information Systems)*
iii) M.F.C. (Master of Finance and Control)* iv) P.G. Diploma in Taxation*
*Marked courses are offered under self-finance scheme.

COURSE DURATION ELIGIBILITY CONDITION* ENRANCE TEST TO BE TAKEN

M.Com., Two years B.Com with 40% marks in Part-II
M.Com.(I.S) Two years B.Com with 40% marks in Part-II
M.Com
M.F.C. (Master of Finance & Control) Two years B.Com with 40% marks in Part- II
P.G. Diploma in Taxation One year B.Com with 40% marks in Part - II
*A pass in the qualifying examination is sufficient for SC/ST candidates.

C. FACULTY OF EDUCATION:
COURSE DURATION ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS (as per NCTE guidlines) ENTRANCE TEST TO BETAKEN

M.Ed. * One Year B.Ed. Degree with 55% Marks (for SC/ST/BC, it is 50%) M.Ed.

M.P.Ed. Two Years B.P.Ed./B.P.E. with 55% Marks (for SC/ST/BC, it is 50%) M.P.Ed.

* Special category seats are within sanctioned seats.

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D. FACULTY OF SCIENCE:

M.Sc. (1) Astronomy / Astrophysics (2) Botany (3) Bio-Chemistry (4) Chemistry (Inorganic / Organic / Physical Organic/ Physica
l / Analytical* / Pharmaceutical* / Pharmaco informatics*) (5) Electronics* (6) Geography (7) Geoinformatics (8) Geology
(9) Genetics (10) Mathematics (Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Mathematics with Computer Science) (11) Micro Biology
(12) Physics (13) Statistics/Applied Statistics (14) Zoology (15) Geophysics (16) Applied Geochemistry (17) Environmental
Science* (18) Computer Science* (19) Biotechnology*. (20) Nutrition & Dietetics * (21) Forensic Science * (22) Computational
Geophysics* (23) Nanoscience**

*Marked courses are offered under self-finance scheme.

**M.Sc. (Nanoscience) course is funded by DST, Govt. of India. Candidates admitted into this course will be paid a
monthly scholorship of Rs.3000/- during the duration of the course excluding vacation period. The maximum intake
is 12 only without any supernumerary seats These students are not eligible for University Hostel facility.

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION TO P.G. COURSES (M.Sc.) IN THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE:

1. Candidates should have passed B.Sc., B.A., or its equivalent examination with not less than 40% marks in the aggregate of
Part-II (for SC/ST candidates a pass in the qualifying examination is sufficient) and studied the subject(s) mentioned in
column(3) of the Table as optional(s) at the bachelor’s degree level.
2. Candidates passing the bachelor’s degree examination compartmentally are also eligible provided they secured not less than
40% marks in the aggregate of Part - II.

Subject(s)/Courses in Entrance Test to Subject(s) that must have studied at

Which the Candidate seeks admission be written Under Graduate Level
(1) (2) (3)
Botany Botany Botany

Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry / Biological Chemistry

Computer Science Computer Science Mathematics and Computer Science

or
Mathematics and Computer Applications

Mathematics, Applied Mathematics

and Mathematics with Computer Science Mathematics Mathematics

Statistics and Applied Statistics Mathematics Statistics and Mathematics

Physics, Astronomy
Astrophysics , Geophysics,
Computational Geophysics and Nanoscience
Electronics
Biochemistry, Biotechonology,
Environmental Science, Forensic Science
Genetics, Microbiology, Nutrition & Dietetics
Physics
Electronics
(BCBTESFSGMN&D)
Biochemistry, Biotechonology,
Environmental Science, Forensic Science
Genetics, Microbiology, Nutrition & Dietetics
Physics and Mathematics
Electronics and Mathematics
1. For all the courses under
BCBTESFSGMN&D, the candidates must
have studied Chemistry as one of the
optional subjects in part-II at B.Sc. level.
2. In addition to the above, one of the
following subjects must have also been
studied as one of the optionals in part-II
at graduation level: Botany, Zoology,
Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry
and Biotechnology.
3. However, for Biochemistry and
Forensic Science courses, candidates
with Physics as one of the optionals, in
addition to (1) above, at graduation level
are also eligible.
4. For Nutrition & Dietetics course, in
addition to (1) and (2) above, the
candidates must have studied any one
of the following as optional subject at
graduation level: Food and Nutrition,
Applied Nutrition & Public Health, Clinical
Nutrition & Dietetics and Food Science &
Quality Control.

Geology and Applied Geology Geology/B.Sc. (Geoexploration &

Geochemistry Drilling Technology)

Geography Geography Any B.A./B.Sc. Graduate

Geoinformatics Geoinformatics Any Graduate including B.E./B.Tech.

Zoology Zoology Zoology

3. B.Pharmacy/B.Sc.(MLT)/B.Tech./B.E. Graduates are not eligible for M.Sc. Courses except M.Sc. Geoinformatics.
4. Candidates who have passed B.Sc., (Chemical Technology) of Loyola Academy, Secunderabad, are eligible for admission
to M.Sc. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biochemistry.
5. Candidates who have passed B.Sc. with i) Maths, Physics, Computer & Information Science offered by University college
for Women, Koti, Hyderabad ii) B.Sc. (Computer Science Engineering) offered by Loyala Academy, Secunderabad, are
eligibile for admission to M.Sc. Computer Science and (iii) BCA candidates are not eligible for M.Sc. Computer Science.
6. Pattern of Entrance Test for Admission to M.Sc. Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Forensic Science,
Genetics, Microbiology and Nutrition & Dietetics is as follows. Candidates have to appear for a common entrance test
comprising of Part -A (Chemistry - 40 Marks) and Part-B (One of the optionals for 60 Marks studied at B.Sc. level: Physics,
Botany, Zoology, Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology). For details of other optionals see above Table

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7. Reservation for in-service teachers/Laboratory Assistant:
Two seats in each of the subjects viz. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology are reserved for in-service
Teacher/Lab. Assistants sponsored by the relevant authority subject to appearance and qualifying at the Entrance Test.
Out of these two seats, one seat is reserved for teacher candidates and the other one is for Lab Assistant. The criteria of
admission are given below.
a) The candidate should qualify at the Entrance Test in the subject(s) concerned.
b) The candidates should have put in a minimum three years of continuous service.
c) Teacher candidates are to be sponsored by the Director of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh. The
Laboratory Assistants should be sponsored by the Director of Higher Education, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. (this is
applicable to Laboratory Assistants working in Govt. Colleges and Govt. Aided Private Colleges). For Laboratory
Assistants Working in Campus and Constituent Colleges of O.U. a letter of permission by the Registrar, Osmania
University should be submitted.
d) Such teacher candidates/Lab Assistants/Sponsored candidates have to submit the relieving order from their respective
institutions before joining the course without which their admission will not be entertained.
8. Supernumerary seats for M.Sc. Astronomy:
Two supernumerary seats are reserved for students of other University outside O.U. who are required to take the Entrance
Test and become eligible as per the merit among themselves.
9. Supernumerary seat for M.Sc. Geophysics:
One supernumerary seat is reserved for nominee of National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) at the University
College of Science. They are required to take the Entrance Test and become eligible as per merit among themselves.

E. P.G. DIPLOMA COURSES :

C ou rs e Eligibility conditions *

P.G. Diploma in Digital Information A pass in M.L.I.Sc. or an equivalent course with at least 55% marks.
Management (PGDDIM)

P.G. Diploma in Urdu Paleography i) M.A. in Urdu or ii) M.A. (Oriental Languages) in Urdu with 50% of marks

P.G. Diploma in Applied Linguistics P.G. Degree in Language/Literature or M.Sc. in Speech and Hearing or any other
related subject which offers any one of the branches (Theoretical or Applied) of
linguistics as one of the papers.

P.G. Diploma in Functional Hindi and Translation i) M.A. in Hindi or ii) M.A. in any Indian Language and having Hindi, either as
optional or as Second Language at Degree level.

P.G. Diploma in Child Psychology Any Women candidate possessing a degree in any Faculty of this University or
any other University recognized as equivalent there to.

For fresh candidates: i) A Pass in M.A. (A.I.H.C.A.) with 50% marks with
Museology as one of the subjects of study or ii) A pass in M.A.(History) with
P.G. Diploma in Museology Medieval History paper as a specialization with 50% marks.For inservice
candidates: i) A pass in Bachelor Degree with 3 years relevant experience in
museums.ii) out of 12 seats, 6 seats will be offered for fresh candidates and
remaining 6 seats for the inservice candidates.

For fresh candidates : A pass in M.A. (A.I.H.C.A.)/M.A. (History)/M.A. (Indian

Culture) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. For inservice candidates: i)
P.G.Diploma in Archival Science and A Bachelor Degree with 3 year relevant experience in Archieves / Record
Manuscriptology rooms and libraries including Oriental manuscript libraries. ii) out of 12 seats, 6
seats are offered for fresh students and remaining 6 seats are offered for
inservice candidates.

i) B.A., B.Sc., M.A., or M.Sc. degree of a recognized University in

P.G. Diploma in Geographical Cartography
Geography,Geology, Economics, Statistics or Mathematics with 40% of marks
in the aggregate or ii) Five year Diploma in Architecture, Fine Arts or Commercial
Arts with a minimum of 40% marks in the aggregate or iii) Bachelor of Architecture
or iv) Graduate of any University with 40% of marks in the aggregate with at
least one year experience in mapping in a Government / Quasi Government
Institution.

P.G. Diploma in Management of Any Graduate Programme with 45% of marks in aggregate (Part-I and II put
International Business together)

B. A. Psychology / B.Ed. / Degree or Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology / B.Sc.

PG. Diploma in Psychological Counselling
Nursing/B.S.W./M.Sc. Home Science with Child Development/Bachelor Degree in
Physiotheraphy / Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Law / P.G. Diploma in Marriage and
Family Counseling / P. G. Diploma in Child Psychology/P. G. Diploma in Personal
Management and Industrial Relations. For applying to the course, a minimum of
40% marks in qualifying exmination is required.

M.Sc. / M.A. in Statistics / Applied Statistics / Operations Research / Statistical

Advanced PG Diploma in Biostatistics Quality Control. For applying to the course, a minimum of 40% marks in
qualifying exmination is required.

* A pass in the qualifying examination is sufficient for SC/ST candidates.

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F. LIST OF COURSES OFFERED BY TELANGANA UNIVERSITY FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2011- 2012:

M.A. (English, Hindi, Telugu Studies, Urdu, Mass Communication), M.S.W., M.Com.(e-Commerce), M.Sc. (Biotechnology, Botany,
Chemistry, Geoinformatics, Physics and Applied Statistics).

Subject Code COURSE ENTRANCE TEST TO BE TAKEN

13 Mass Communication M.C.J. (2 years course) entrance test
16 English English
17 Hindi Hindi
25 M.S.W. M.S.W.
34 Telugu Studies Telugu
36 Urdu Urdu
41 M.Com. (e-Commerce) M.Com.
61 Bio-technology BCBTESFSGMN&D
51 Botany Botany
52 Chemistry (Organic) Chemistry
56 Geoinformatics Geoinformatics
58 Applied Statistics Mathematics
59 Physics with Electronics Physics

G. LIST OF COURSES OFFERED BY MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2011 - 2012:

M.A. (English, Applied Economics), M.S.W., M.Com., M.Sc. (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry and Mathematics).

SUBJECT CODE COURSE ENTRANCE TEST TO BE TAKEN

15 Applied Economics Economics
16 English Literature English
25 M.S.W. M.S.W.
41 M.Com. M.Com.
61 Biochemistry BCBTESFSGMN&D
61 Biotechnology BCBTESFSGMN&D
52 Chemistry (Organic) Chemistry
58 Mathematics Mathematics

H. LIST OF COURSES OFFERED BY PALAMURU UNIVERSITY FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2011 - 2012:

M.A. (English, Political Science), M.S.W., M.Com., M.Sc. (Chemistry, Mathematics and Microbiology).

SUBJECT CODE COURSE ENTRANCE TEST TO BE TAKEN

16 English English
25 M.S.W. M.S.W.
28 Political Science Political Science
41 M.Com. M.Com.
61 Microbiology BCBTESFSGMN&D
52 Chemistry (Organic) Chemistry
58 Mathematics Mathematics

Note: The eligibility conditions for the courses offered by Telangana, Mahatma Gandhi and Palamuru Universities
are same as those of corresponding Osmania University courses.

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 OSMANIA UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORATE OF ADMISSIONS
GENERAL RULES FOR ADMISSION - 2011

This booklet contains the general rules, regulations and instructions to the candidates appearing for the common entrance tests for admission to
various courses offered by Osmania University (in its constituent and affiliated colleges), Telangana, Mahatma Gandhi and Palamuru Universities.

INSTRUCTIONS:

I. ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS:
To be Eligible for Admission to Post-Graduate Course in any Academic Year, a candidate
1. must have passed/appeared for the Qualifying Degree Examination and secured the prescribed Minimum Marks in the Subject(s)/course(s)
concerned as mentioned in the Brochure. and
2. i) must have qualified at the common Entrance Test conducted by the University in the Academic year for which admission is sought. For
administrative reasons, the University may, conduct the entrance test before the publication of the results of the qualifying degree
examination concerned. But qualifying at the Entrance Test alone does not confer any right of admission into a course. In addition to being
qualified at the common Entrance Test, a candidate will be eligible for admission only if he/she passes the qualifying degree examination
before the commencement of counselling for admission and secures the prescribed minimum marks in the subject(s)/course(s) concerned.
He/She must submit the necessary documents listed under item VII of this booklet; at the time of counselling.
Note: The memorandum of marks and Pass Certificates of the qualifying examination are not called for along with the application form and
the eligibility of the candidates is not verified/decided at the time of allowing the candidates to appear for the Entrance Test. Hence, even
if candidates are qualified in the Entrance Test, they shall not have any right for admission unless they fulfill the eligibility criteria as laid
down in the rules. Candidates are advised to ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria for admission to the course he/she has applied,
before appearing at the common Entrance Test.
Note:The candidates who have passed an examination other than B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./B.C.J./B.Li.Sc/B.Ed. Degree must
ensure their eligibility/equivalence before appearing for the Entrance Test.
II . FILLING UP THE APPLICATION FORM:
1. The candidates are required to fill in carefully the application form and the ICR sheet.
2. Application form should be filled in properly and legibly by the candidate in his/her own handwriting
3. The ICR sheet should be filled carefully and properly by strictly following the instructions.
4. The candidate will be held personally responsible for any incorrect entry.
5. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
6. The University reserves the right to cancel the admission at any stage if the particulars furnished by the candidate are found to be incorrect.
III. SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION FORM:
1. Application form duly filled in should be submitted at the Office of the Directorate of Admissions, O.U. on or before the prescribed date and time.
2. Candidates sending the applications by post should post them sufficiently early so that they reach on or before the last date and time
prescribed. The University will not be responsible for any postal delay or loss during transit.
3. Xerox copy of S.S.C. should be enclosed
4. Arrange the application form and enclosures in the following order:
a) Acknowledgement Card
b) Bank Demand Draft.
c) Application form (Note: Rules, Regulations and Instructions Booklet supplied along with the application should be retained by the
candidate).
d) S.S.C. xerox copy
e) ICR sheet (It should not be tagged or pinned to the application form. It should be submitted separately along with the application form).
IV . ISSUE OF HALL TICKETS:
1. The original Hall Ticket will be sent by post and will not be issued to the candidates in person. The University will not be responsible for non-
receipt of Hall Ticket due to postal delay or loss in transit.
2. In case of non-receipt of original Hall Ticket, a duplicate Hall Ticket will be issued to the candidate, only one day before the concerned common
Entrance Test during office hours, on production of
i) Acknowledgement Card/Proof of submission of Application Form.
ii) One passport size photograph, identical to the one affixed to the application form.
iii) Cash/Demand Draft for Rs. 30/- (drawn on any nationalised bank in favour of Director, Directorate of Admissions, OU and payable
atHyderabad). Candidates can download the duplicate Hall Tickets on O.U. Website: www.osmania.ac.in/admissions and get attested
by the Chief Superintendent of the concerned test center atleast one hour before the commencement of the test.
3. No Hall Ticket will be issued on the day of Entrance Test.
V. COMMON ENTRANCE TEST:
Admissions to various courses are made on the basis of entrance test conducted for that purpose. The Director, Directorate of Admissions
will notify the Schedule of common entrance test(s). The common entrance test paper contains multiple choice objective type questions only
and the answers for the questions are to be marked on the OPTICAL MARK READER (OMR) answer sheet by DARKENING the respective
ovals with a H.B. PENCIL. To be eligible to seek admission into any course under open and B.C. categories, the candidates must
obtain a minimum of 36 percent marks at the respective entrance test. However, for the seats under SC/ST categories, candidates
with a minimum of one mark at the respective entrance test are eligible. In addition to qualifying in the common entrance test, the
candidates must fulfill the other eligibility conditions specified for the course for which he/she seeks admission.
VI . DECLARATION OF ENTRANCE TEST RESULTS:
Results of Entrance Test will be displayed on the Notice Board of the Directorate of Admissions. The candidates will be sent Rank
Cards alongwith instructions and counselling schedules by post. The University, however, accepts no responsibility for loss or postal
delay. No request for change of address will be entertained. If there is any change of address, the candidates must make their own
arrangements for proper redirection of the Rank Card/communication. The results and the counselling schedules will also be available on
University Website:www.osmania.ac.in/admissions

VII . ADMISSIONS:
The eligible candidates will be admitted to various courses by centrallised counselling. The counselling schedule will be
informed to the eligible candidates after the declaration of results. The candidates desirous of seeking admission have to attend
the counselling in person alongwith the following original certificates and two sets of xerox copies.

1. Common Entrance Test Rank Card - 2011.

2. Common Entrance Test Hall Ticket - 2011.
3. Transfer certificate (T.C.) from the Institution where the candidate studied last. If the candidate is pursuing any course during the
academic year 2011 - 2012, either regular or correspondence, he/she must submit a proof of admission (certificate issued by the
Head of the Institution) and will have to submit the T.C. from the present institution within seven (7) days. Otherwise the admission
is deemed to be cancelled. An under taking has to be given by the candidate to this effect.
4. Original Degree Certificate (or provisional certificate if the original is not yet issued as per rules) of the qualifying examination.
5. Consolidated Memorandum of Marks of the qualifying examination.
6. Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.).
7. Proof of Local/Non-Local statues of the candidates, according to rules in force. Those who have studied Intermediate and Degree courses
as regular students need submit only the bonafide certificates from colleges where they have studied the said courses. In case the candidates
have studied four consecutive years preceding the qualifying examination in more then one local area, the candidates must submit bonafide
certificate(s) of 9th and 10th classes (In addition to the above). In case the candidate has not studied in any educational institution during
part of 4/7 years preceding the qualifying examination, he/she has to submit a certificate on the lines of the specimen given in Annexure - II).
8. Community for S.C., S.T. and B.C., candidates as per G.O.Ms.No. 58, Social Welfare(J) Dept, dated 12-5-1997 issued by MRO / Thasildar
9. Income certificate from relevant authority wherever necessary issued by MRO / Thasildar on or after 1.4.2011.
10. Relevant original certificates in respect of candidates to be selected for admission against Sports/NCC/NSS, Widow/Children of Armed
personnel (CAP), Physically Handicapped and Teacher and Laboratory Assistant categories.
11. The candidates will be admitted into a course/subject based on the ranks secured in the concerned OU PG Common Entrance Test.
In case of a tie in the rank, the order of merit will be decided on the following basis: 1. Marks secured in Part A of Common Entrance
Test. 2. Percentage of marks secured by the candidate in Part - II of the qualifying examination. 3. Age of the candidate (senior in
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 12. a) The eligible candidates will be called for counselling in the order of their ranks for centralised admission. They have to exercise their choice
for the course and the college on the spot. Choice once exercised is final. The eligible candidates are required to submit all relevant
certificates and pay the required fee on the spot. No candidate will be admitted without the fulfillment of the above two requirements.
b) If a candidate, who is already admitted under General/BC/SC/ST Category, desires to seek admission under supernumerary category
(NCC/NSS/Sports/CAP/Physically Handicapped) to derive any advantage in terms of college/course allotment, he/she should attend the
concerned counselling session provided the candidate is eligible for admission under supernumerary category.
c) In case for any administrative reasons if the counselling for category seats (BC, SC, ST, Women and Special) is conducted ahead of
general category, the candidates admitted under the category can also attend the counselling conducted for general category as per their
ranks to derive advantage, if any.

VIII. RESERVATION
1. Local and Non-Local Candidates
i) Admission to 85% of the available seats in every course shall be reserved in favour of the local candidates in relation to the local area in
respect of O.U. subject to community and other reservations in force.
ii) The remaining 15% of the seats which are open to local and non-locals shall be filled up subject to similar reservation as applicable to 85%
local candidates (See annexure I & II for details).
2. S.C., ST. and B.C. candidates: Of the total number of seats available in each subject/course, following is the schedule of reservation of
seats for these categories.
Schedules Caste* ....... 15 percent
Scheduled Tribe* ....... 6 percent
Backward Class*
Group A ....... 7 percent
Group B ........ 10 percent
Group C ........ 1 percent
Group D .. ........ 7 percent
Group E .......... 4 percent ( subject to court decision )

*For proforma of Community, Nativity and Date of Birth Certificate for S.C., S.T., B.C. candidates as per G.O. Ms.No. 58, Social Welfare (J)
Dept, dated: 12-5-1997, See Annexure - III
Note1. The genuineness or otherwise of the social status claim of the candidates seeking admission under SC/BC categories shall be verified by the
Director of Social Welfare/Director of Backward Classes of Government of A.P., respectively, whose decision in this regards will be final. The
admissions to the seats reserved for SC/BC shall be deemed provisional till the genuineness of the social status of the candidates is verified
by the respective authorities cited above.
2. In the case of ST candidates, they should get their status verified by the Director of Tribal Welfare, Government of A.P., Telugu Samskhema
Bhavan, Masab Tank, Hyderabad - 20 before attending the spot admission, if necessary.
3. S.C. S.T., & B.C. candidates who get seats by merit in General Category will not be counted against the seats reserved for them and such
candidates will go into the list of general seats.
4. While filling up the seats reserved for Backward class-A the qualified Backward Class-A candidates should be considered in the order of merit
after filling up the un-reserved seats. If qualified Backward Class-A candidates are not available, the turn will go to Backward Class-B,
Backward Class-C and Backward Class-D in the order of merit in each group”. If no suitable candidate is available in any of the four groups,
the seats shall be filled up from general pool on the basis of merit.
5. If sufficient number of candidates are not available to fill up the seats reserved for S.C’s they shall be filled up by suitable candidates from
S.T’s and viceversa. If the required number of candidates are not available for filling the quota of seats reserved for S.Cs & S.Ts they may
be filled up by candidates from the general pool on the basis of merit.
IX Wherever applicable, a minimum of 33 1/3% of the available seats in each Post-graduate course will be allotted to women candidates from
each category i.e., open S.C. , S.T., BCs Groups A,B,C,D taking each college for a subject as a unit. This rule is not applicable (i) If women
candidates selected on merit in each category form 33 1/3% or more of the seats therein; and (ii) for seats under various special categories.
In the absence of suitable women candidates in the respective categories, these seats shall be filled in with men candidates of the same category.
X (A). SPECIAL CATEGORY SEATS:
The following special category seats are provided in the University, Constituent and Affiliated Colleges.
1. SPORTS/NCC/NSS: One Seat for every block of 30 seats taking the subject/course of study as one unit shall be reserved for Sports/NCC/
NSS, categories put together in each of the courses (for details see Annexure-IV)
2. WIDOW/CHILDREN OF ARMED PERSONNEL, etc.: One Seat for every block of 30 seats taking the subject/course of study as one unit,
for the children of Ex-Servicemen/Servicemen, put together (For details see Annexure - V).
3. PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED: One seat for every block of 30 seats taking subject/course of study as one unit, for physically handicapped
candidates. (For categories and priorities See Annexure- VI). For courses involving practicals their eligibility will be decided by a Committee
appointed for this purpose.
X (B). NIQ QUOTA: 5% Supernumerary seats in each course in campus and constituent colleges of universities are available to the
candidates belonging to outside Andhra Pradesh under National Integration Quota (NIQ).
XI . NATIONALITY:
All candidates shall be of Indian Nationality and shall fall under the category of Local/Non-local (as defined in Annexure-I) except where
otherwise stated.
XII. NOTE FOR EMPLOYED APPLICANTS:
A candidate already employed is not eligible unless he/she resigns the job or be on leave for the entire duration of the course as the Post-
Graduate courses (M.A./M.Com./M.Sc./M.S.W./B.L.I.Sc./M.C.J./M.L.I.Sc./M.Ed./M.P.Ed.) of Osmania University and other Universities are
full time courses. A certificate to this effect should be produced at the time of admission. If any candidate suppresses the facts, his
admission will be cancelled and necessary penal action will be initiated. Candidates are therefore advised to note this while seeking admission.
XIII. MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION :
Semester scheme is followed at the Campus, Constituent and Affiliated Colleges of Osmania University and other Universities and the
medium of instruction and examination is English except for language courses.
XIV CBCS SYSTEM: All P.G. courses offered by Osmania University at Campus and its Constituent Colleges follow the CBCS (Choice
Based Credit system) system. Under this system, the students admitted in P.G courses have to take two papers from those offered
by other departments during the final year of the course. In addition, Grade Point Average (GPA) System is followed, in which the GPA is
based on the total Credit points earned by the students in all courses and the total number of Credits in a semester. At the end of the
course, the result of a student will be indicated by Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), which is obtained by dividing the total
number of Credit points secured by student in all semesters by the total number of Credits of all the semesters.
XV ATTENDANCE:
Candidates once admitted are required to put in not less than 75% of attendance in lectures (and practical wherever applicable). The Vice-
chancellor, on the specific recommendation of the Principal/Head of the Department, may condone the deficiency in attendance to the extent
of 10% on medical grounds, subject to production of Medical Certificate and on payment of the prescribed condonation fee.
XVI . PROHIBITION OF SIMULTANEOUS STUDY:
Candidates are not permitted to pursue more than one course, at any point of time. If such cases are detected, the admission of the candidate
in both the courses will be cancelled at any time.
XVII . HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION:
Limited accommodation is available in the Campus hostels for students who are admitted in the University Colleges only. Admission into
colleges does not confer the right for accommodation in the Hostel. The available accommodation in the Hostel will be filled as per the rules
and regulations that are in force from time to time. No Hostel facility will be available to the candidates admitted into various Self
financing/Payment seats/Courses, P.G.Diploma Courses and Evening Courses.

EXTRACTS OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE RULES FOR THE STUDENTS OF THE OSMANIA UNIVERSITY
In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (j) of the section (46) of the Osmania University Act 1959 (A.P.Act IX of 1959) the Syndicate
hereby makes the following Ordinance in respect of the discipline of students of the university.

I. ACTS OF INDISCIPLINE AND MISCONDUCT

Without prejudice to the general meaning of the term ‘indiscipline’ or ‘ misconduct’ the following acts of students, among others, shall constitute acts
of indiscipline or misconduct.
i) Impolite or offensive behaviour or use/ show of force against any employee / student of the University in the University premises or outside.
ii) Resorting to acts of intimidation or coercion or gheroas. iii) Causing damage to University property. iv) Tampering with any fittings (including sanitary
and electrical) and furniture of the University. v) Defacing walls or other surfaces of any University buildings / property. vi) Getting enrolled in more
than one course of study simultaneously. vii) Committing forgery, tampering with / misusing of the University documents / records, identification cards,
etc. viii) Furnishing false certificates or information to any office under the control and jurisdiction of the University. ix) Consuming or possessing
alcoholic drinks, dangerous drugs or other intoxicants in the University premises. x) Indulging in acts of gambling in the University premises.

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xi) Unauthorised entry into any University Office / Department / Swimming Pool / Sports field. xii) Unauthorised use of the University property /
equipment. xiii) Refusing to leave any Office / department / swimming pool / sports field when asked to do so by an employee who is authorized in this
regard. xiv) Indulging in violence including use of abusive language against any employee of the University in the premises or outside. xv) Preventing
any employee of the University from discharging his/her duties. xvi) Possessing or using lethal weapon such as knives, lathis, iron chains, iron rods,
sticks, explosives or fire-arms in the University premises. xvii) Bringing or harbouring or entertaining any stranger within the University Hostels
buildings, dinning halls, Library without permission from competent authority. xviii) Arousing, communal, caste or regional feelings or creating
disharmony among students. xix) Indulging in any act of ragging. xx) Not disclosing one’s identity when asked to do so by an employee who is
authorized to ask for identity. xxi) Tearing or pages, defacing, burning or in any way destroying books of the library. xxii) Preventing in any manner
the use of the library facility. xxiii) Unauthorized occupation of the hostel room. xxiv).Impolite or offensive behaviour, Use/show or force against any
employees/students of the University in any of the buildings of the University or outside, Tampring with or misusing with any fittings (including sanitary
and electrical) and furniture of the University. xxv) Unauthorized shifting of furniture in the hostel rooms. xxvi) Bringing guests to hostels without
necessary permission of the Chief Warden / Warden. xxvii) Not vacating, hostel room during vacation when asked to do so or when an instruction is
issued to that effect or after cancellation of one’s hostel admission. xxviii) Unauthorized entry into a dinning hall and use of mess facilities therein.
xxix) Improper rendering of accounts for the money drawn from any office under the control and jurisdiction of the University xxx) Coercing the
medical staff to render medical assistance to unauthorized persons. xxxi) Pilfering of medicines or forcibly taking them away. xxxii) Coercing the
medical staff to issue certificates. xxxiii) Violation of any other Rules / Instructions/ Regulations issued by the University / College / Department /
Library / Hostel / Mess from time to time. xxxiv) Disobedience of any of the Rules under this ordinance. xxxv) Any other act of indiscipline not defined
herein.
II. PENALTIES AND SUSPENSION
Penalties:
The following penalties may, for acts of indiscipline or misconduct or for good and sufficient reasons and as herein after provided, be imposed on a
student namely, (i) Warning (ii) Fine up to Rs.100/- (iii) Recovery of pecuniary loss caused to the property. (iv) Cancellation of Scholarships or any
financial assistance from any source, or recommendation to that effect to the sanctioning agency. (v) Debarring from participation in Sports/NCC/NSS
and other such activities.(vi) Disqualifying from holding any representative position in the Class/College/Hostel/Mess/Sports and in similar other
activities.(vii) Expulsion from the College/Hostel/Mess/Library(viii) Debarring from an examination.(ix) Debarring from the University.(x) Disqualifying
from further studies.(xi) Entering the act of indiscipline in the Conduct Certificate/Transfer Certificate.
Suspension:
(i) Where a prima facie case is made out and disciplinary proceeding under this Ordinance is contemplated or is initiated; or where a case against a
student in respect of any criminal offence is under investigation or trial, the person authorized to take disciplinary action may pending enquiry, a)
suspend a student from the Class/College/Hostel/Mess/Library or availment of any other facility. b) Order suspension of Scholarship or any financial
assistance from any source, or recommend to that effect to the sanctioning agency. (ii) An order under clause (i) of this Rule shall be followed by a
Charge-sheet within 7 days, except where a case for a criminal offence against the students is under investigation or trial. (iii) An order under clause(i)
of this Rule shall not remain in force for more than a period of one month from the date of its issue except in a case where any criminal offence is
under investigation or trial, provided that for reasons to be recorded in writing the said period of one month may be extended if in the opinion of the
person passing the order under clause (i) the enquiry could not be completed within the period of one month for reasons directly attributable to the
student.
III. APPEALS
1. A student may appeal against an order passed by any of the authorized persons to take disciplinary action. An order passed by the Discipline
Committee on such appeal shall be final. 2. An appeal against an original order of the Discipline Committee shall lie to the Syndicate whose decision
shall be final. 3. No appeal under this part shall be entertained unless it is submitted within a period of 15 days from the date of which the appellant
receives a copy of the order appealed against, provided that the Appellate Body may entertain the appeal after the expiry of the said period, if it is
satisfied that the appellant had sufficient cause for not submitting the appeal in time.

ANNEXURE - I
RULES OF ADMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (REGULATION
OF ADMISSION) ORDER 1974.
I. Admission to 85% of the available seats in every course of study provided by the Osmania University, shall be reserved in favour of LOCAL
CANDIDATES in relation to the LOCAL AREA in respect of the Osmania University, subject to community and other reservations that are in
force.
A. LOCAL AREA
The part of the State comprising the districts of Adilabad, Hyderabad (including twin cities), Karimnagar, Khammam, Mahabbobnagar, Medak,
Nalgonda, Nizamabad, Ranga Reddy and Warangal shall be regarded as the local area for the purpose of admission to the Osmania University
and to any other educational institution (other than State-wide Educational Institution which is subject to the control of the State Government
and is situated in the part).
B. LOCAL CANDIDATE:
1. A candidate for admission to any course of study shall be regarded as a Local Candidate in relation to local area:
i). If he/she has studied in an educational institution or educational institutions in such local area for a period of not less than four consecutive
academic years ending with the academic year in which he appeared or as the case may be, first appeared in the relevant qualifying
examination or.
ii) Where, during the whole or any part of the four consecutive academic years ending with the academic year in which he appeared or, as the
case may be, first appeared for the relevant qualifying examination, he/she has not studied in any educational institution if he/she has resided
in that local area for a period of not less than four years immediately preceding the date of commencement of the relevant qualifying
examination in which he/she appeared or, as the case may be, first appeared.
2. A candidate for admission to any course of study who is not regarded as a local candidate under sub-paragraph 1(i) in relation to any local area
shall:
a) If he/she has studied in an educational institution in the State for a period of not less than seven consecutive academic years ending with the
academic year in which he/she appeared or, as the case may be first appeared for the relevant qualifying examination be regarded as a local
candidate in relation to
i) Such local area where his/her has studied for the maximum period out of the said period of seven years, or
ii) Where the periods of is study in two or more local areas are equal, such local area where he/she has studied last in such equal periods; or
b) If, during the whole or any part of the seven consecutive academic years ending with the academic year in which he/she appeared, or as the
case may be, first appeared for the relevant qualifying examination, he/she has not studied in the educational institution in any local area, but
has resided in the State during the whole of the said period of seven years be regarded as a local candidate in relation to.
i) Such local area where he/she has resided for the maximum period out of the said period of seven years: or,
ii) Where the periods of his/her residence in two or more local areas are equal, such local area where he/she has resided last in such equal
periods.
II. The remaining 15% of the available seats which are open to local and non-local shall be filled up subject to similar reservation as applicable
to 85% local candidates as below :
a) All candidates who have studied in a recognised educational institution or institutions in the State for a period of not less than four consecutive
academic years ending with the academic year in which they appeared or as the case may be, first appeared in the relevant qualifying
examination, or where during the whole or any part of such four consecutive academic years, if they have not studied in any educational
institutions, if they have resided in the State for a period of not less than four years immediately preceding the date of commencement of
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b) Candidates who have resided in the State for a total of ten years excluding periods of study outside the State, or either of whose parents have
resided in the State for a total period of ten years excluding the periods of employment outside the state.
c) Candidates who are children of parents who are in employment of this State or Central Government, Public Sector Corporations; Local Bodies,
Universities and other similar quasi-public institutions within the state.
d) Candidates who are spouses of those in the employment of this Sate or Central Government, Public Sector Corporations; Local Bodies,
Universities and Educational Institutions recognised by the Government, a University or other competent authority and other similar quasi-
public Institutions within the State.
e) Candidates who are employees in a State, Central Govt. undertakings, Public Sector Corporations, Local Bodies, Universities and other similar
quasi-public institutions within the state.
ANNEXURE - II
ADMISSION FOR ..... COURSE
I. It is hereby certified
a) That ................. S/o, D/o................. , a candidate for admission to the............ course, appeared for the first time at the ...............
examination (being the minimum qualifying examination for admission to the course mentioned above) in ............. (months) .............
(years).
b) That he/she has not studied in any educational institution during the whole/a part of the 4/7 consecutive academic years ending with the
academic year in which he/she first appeared for the aforesaid examination.
c) That during the 4/7 years immediately preceding the commencement of the aforesaid examination, he/she has resided in the following place/
places falling within the local areas in respect of the University, namely.
Village Mandal District period
1....
2....
3....
4....
5....
6....
7.......
2. The above candidate is therefore a local candidate in relation to the local area specified in paragraph **3(1)(3)(2)3/3 of the Andhra Pradesh,
Educational Institutions (Regulations of Admissions) Order 1974.
Office Seal Officer of Revenue Dept. not below the
rank of Mandal Revenue Officer.
*Score off the one not applicable
Andhra - Osmania - Sri Venkateshwara
ANNEXURE - III
Serial No.
SC. District Code:
S.T. Emblem Mandal Code:
B.C. Village Code:
Certificate No. :
COMMUNITY, NATIVITY AND DATE OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE
1) This is to certify that Sri/Smt/Kum ....................... Son/daughter or Sri ....................... of village/ Town ................. Mandal ....................
District ..................... of the State of Andhra Pradesh belong to ................. Community which is recognised as S.C./S.T./B.C. under:
The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950
The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950
G.O.Ms.No. 1793, Education, dates 25-9-1970 as amended from time to time (BCs) S.C.s, S.Ts list (Modification) Order, 1956, S.Cs and S.Ts.
(Amendment) act, 1976.
2) It is certified that Sri/Smt/Kum ......................... is a native of ...................... village/ Town.............. Mandal .......................... District
of Andhra Pradesh.
3) It is certified that the place of birth of Sri/Smt/Kum ..................... is village/Town ...................... Mandal...... ............ District of Andhra
Pradesh.
4) It is certified that the date of birth of Sri/Smt/Kum ................. is Day ........... Month............ Year..... ........ (in words) as per the declaration
given by his/her father/mother and as entered in the school records where he/she studied.
Signature:
Date:
Name in Capital Letters:
(Seal) Designation:
Explanatory Note: While mentioning the community the Competent Authority must mention the sub-caste (in case of Scheduled Castes) and
sub-tribe or sub-group (in case of Scheduled Tribes) as listed out in the S.Cs., and S.T., (Amendment) Act, 1976.
(Revised proforma as per G.O. Ms.No. 58 Social Welfare (J) Department dt. 12-05-1997).

ANNEXURE - IV
SEATS UNDER SPORTS/NCC/NSS CATEGORY
1. The selection of the candidates for the Sports/NCC/NSS categories in P.G. Course shall be made in order of the following four categories and
selections within each category will be based on merit at the Entrance-Test.
CATEGORY - I
SPORTS: (Men & Women)
Representing the Nation in World Competitions.
World University Competitions, Common Wealth Competitions, Asian Games.
International Youth Competitions
Junior Youth Competitions
N.C.C.Holders of ‘C’, ‘B’ Certificate for Boys and G-II or ‘C’,’B’ Certificate for Girls who represented the country at the international level.
N.S.S.Representing the nation in the international events in N.S.S. activities OR Recipient of Indira Gandhi NSS National Award.
CATEGORY - II
Sports (Men & Women) Representing State in Senior National Championships.
N.C.C.Holders of ‘C’, ‘B’ Certificate for Boys and G-II or ‘C’,’B’ Certificate for Girls who represented the State at National level in the following
order of priority.
i) Republic Day Camp at New Delhi.
ii) All India Thal Sainik Camp/Nau Sainik Camp/Vayu Sainik Camp for Republic day Banner Competition.
iii) National Integration camp at A & N Islands
iv) Participants of Para Jumps/Skydiving/Mountaineering at National level/Medal Winners at National level shooting Competition with
National Rifle Association/Award Winner in NCC Games at National Level.
N.S.S. Representing the State in Republic Day Parade.
OR
Participating in two National Integration camps of 10days each and participation in two years of General NSS.
OR
Recipient of Sri Satya Sai Baba Gold Medal.
CATEGORY-III
Sports: (Men & Women) Representing the University in Inter University Competitions.
N.C.C. Holders of ‘C’, ‘B’ certificate for Boys and G-II or ‘C’, ‘B’ certificate for girls who participated at State level in the following order of priority
i) Participants of at Republic Day Parade at State level.
ii) Participants of Independence Day Parade at State level.
N.S.S: Participation in One National Integration Camp and one special camp of 10 days each and participation in two years of General NSS.
CATEGORY - IV
Sports: Candidates who have represented the State at all India level in Junior National Championship/National Women Festivals.
N.C.C. Holders of N.C.C. ‘C’, ‘B’ certificate for Boys and G-II or ‘C’, ‘B’ certificate for Girls.
N.S.S. Participating in two years of general N.S.S. and attending two special camps of 10 days each.

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N.B: The Games detailed below which are approved by the Association of Indian Universities for Inter-Varsity Tournaments shall be considered for
the purpose of admission under the quota reserved for sports.
1. Archery (Men & Women) 2. Athletics (Men & Women)
3. Badminton (Men & Women) 4. Ball Badminton (Men & Women)
5. Basket Ball (Men & Women) 6. Boxing (Men)
7. Canoening & Kayaing (Men&Women) 8. Chess (Men & Women)
9. Cricket (Men & Women) 10. Cycling (Men & Women)
11. Foot Ball (Men & Women) 12. Fencing (Men & Women)
13. Gymnastic & malkamb(Men&Women) 14. Hand Ball (Men & Women)
15. Hockey (Men & Women) 16. Judo (Men & Women)
17. Kabaddi (Men & Women) 18. Kho-Kho (Men & Women)
19. Net Ball (Men & Women) 20. Rowing (Men & Women)
21. Shooting (Men&Women) 22. Softball (Men & Women)
23. Squash Racket (Men & Women) 24. Swimming,Diving&Water Polo(Men&Women)
25. Table Tennis (Men & Women) 26. Tennis (Men & Women)
27. Volley Ball (Men & Women) 28. Weight Lifting (Men & Women)
29. Best Physique (Men) 30. Power lifting (Men & Women)
31. Cross Country (Men & Women) 32. Wrestling (Men & Women
33. Yogasans (Men & Women) 34. Korf ball (Men & Women)
35. Water Sailing (Men & Women) 36. Taekwondo (Men & Women)
37. Yatching (Men & Women) 38. Base Ball (Men & Women)
2 a) For admission into M.A./M.Com./ M.F.C./ M.Sc./M.S.W./B.C.J./B.L.I.Sc., the candidate should have obtained the relevant certificate(s
of Sports NCC/NSS during the study of qualifying examination (i.e., degree).
b) For admission into M.Li.Sc./M.C.J./M.Ed./M.P.Ed. the candidate should have obtained the relevant certificate(s) of Sports/NCC/NSS
during the study of either in the degree or in the qualifying examination of B.L.I.Sc./B.C.J./ B.Ed./B.P.Ed., respectively, provided
the certificate(s) are not used for admission of any course of any University.
c) Admissions under sports category is not applicable to M.P.Ed. Course.
3. a) The certificate(s) of participation shall be used only to secure admission under this quota. When once admission is secured, that
certificate(s) shall not be used to secure admission in any other course of study. In the process of verification, if any malpractice/
misuse is detected in the usage of certificates at any time of duration of the course, the admission is cancelled without any notice.
b) The Principal of the college in which the candidates secure admission, under this quota shall make an endorsement on the certificate
concerned about its utilisation to secure admission under his signature and official seal so as to prevent its use for a second time.
4. a) Candidates securing admission under this quota shall continue to participate for the University after getting admission. In case of
sports they shall not play for any other Association/Club except with the written permission of the Director of Physical Education.
Every candidate securing admission under the reserved sports quota shall give an undertaking to this effect in the prescribed form.
b) Candidates who secure admission under the reserved sports quota and who contravene the above rules shall be liable to be removed
from the rolls of the college.
5. The certification of candidates’ admission in the respective categories as per the norms prescribed shall be done by the Physical Directors
of the college and the programme officers, of the colleges for sports and N.S.S. respectively. In case the Physical Director and Programme
Officer of N.S.S. are not available in any college, then such cases shall be decided by the Director of Physical Education and Programme
Co-ordinator N.S.S. who should take steps for categorisation of applications as per rules.
ANNEXURE - V
SEATS FOR WIDOW/CHILDREN OF ARMED PERSONNEL
Seats in Post Graduation courses shall be reserved for the Widows / children of Ex-servicemen and serving defence personnel of the three wings of
the Armed Foces i.e., Indian Army, Navy and Air force who are domiciles of Andhra Pradesh at the time of enrolment into the Armed Forces. Such
Defence services personnel should have been born and studied upto 12 th standard in Andhra Pradesh prior to joining Armed Forces and should have
settled down in Andhra Pradesh on completion of pensionable service with the Armed Forces. The requirement of studies for four years in Andhra
Pradesh for widow/children of servicemen/Ex-servicemen is not mandatory due to operational requirements, however, such widows/children of
servicemen / Ex-Servicemen of Andhra Pradesh should have qualified in the entrance examination. The four priorities are mentioned below:-

ORDER OF PREFERENCE
a) Priority I - Widow / Children of Armed Forces Personnel killed in action
b) Priority II - Widow/Children of Armed Forces Personnel disabled in action and invalidated out of service on medical
grounds and in receipt of disability pension.
c) Priority III- Widow / Children of Serving Armed Forces Personnel / Ex -Servicemen who are in receipt of Gallantry award,
the order ofmerit for consideration of the Gallantry awards as given below:
1) Param Vir Chakra 2) Ashoka Chakra 3) Sarvotham Yudh Seva Medal 4) Mahavir Chakra
5) Kirti Chakra 6) Uttam Yuddh Seva Medal 7) Vir Chakra 8) Shourya Chakra
9) Yudh Seva Medal 10) Sena/Nao Sena/Vayu Sena Medal (Gallauntry) 11) Mention in Despatches.
(Note: Sena Medal/Nao Sena medal / Vayu Sena Medal (Devotion to duty) is not a gallantry award hence not eligible under Priority III)

d) Priority IV: Widow/Children of all other categories of eligible Ex-servicemen and serving personnel.

CERTIFICATE IN THE CASE OF WIDOW/CHILDREN OF EX.SERVICEMEN

(The certificate should be signed by the Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer of the concerned District).
This is to certify that Ex. No.________________________________________ Rank ___________________ Nam e
_______________________________ of Regiment / Corps / Unit ____________________ who served in the Army / Navy / Air Force from
____________________ to _______________ and discharged / released on account of ______________________ with ___________________ character
is an Ex.serviceman. The identity card number of the ex.serviceman / widow of ex.serviceman is A.P. ___________________ / _______________
issued by Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer, _________________________ District.
Sri /Kum _______________________________________________________________ a candidate applying for admission into *Post Graduate
/ MCA / MBA / LLM / LLB / BCA / PGDMISCA / M.Ed./ M.Tech etc., course is the son / daughter of the above ex.serviceman i.e. Ex. No.
___________________ Rank _______________ Name _______________________________________ and he/she belongs to the following Children of
Armed Forces Personnel Category.
i. WidowChildren of Armed Forces Personnel killed in action.
ii. Widow/Children of Armed Forces Personnel Disabled in action and thus invalidated out from service on medial grounds.
iii. Widow/Children of Armed Forces Personnel who are in receipt of Gallantry Award (Mention the name of Award, Year, Operation
____________________)
iv. Widow/Children of other categories of eligible ex.servicemen.
The certificate is issued for the purpose of availing the benefits to the Widow/Children of Ex.servicemen for admission into *Post Graduate
/ MCA / MBA / LLM / LLB / BCA / PGDMISCA / M.Ed./ M.Tech etc., courses against the seats reserved for Children of Armed Forces Personnel
Category.
Date: Signature
Place: Name and Designation of the Officer
Office seal of Issuing Authority.
*Strike out which ever is not applicable.
The Widow/Children of ex.servicemen are directed to bring the following original certificate and one set of photo copies at the time of
admissions/counselling.
1. Original Discharge Certificate of his/her parent
2. Original identity Card of his/her parent issued by Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer of the concerned district.
3. Original Pension Book/PPO of his/her parent if pensioner
4. Residential Certificate of the parent of the candidate issued by Mandal Revenue Officer.
5. Certificate of Gallantry Award, Gazettee Notification, Copies of Part - II order and other relevant documents if the applicant is claiming
under Priority -I, Prirotiy -II, Priority -III.
6. Widow/Children of Armed Forces Personnel Certificate issued by concerned Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer in original and photocopy.
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(The certificate should be signed by the Commanding Officer of the concerned Regiment / Crops / Unit)

Failure to produce the above documents in original, his/her application under Widow/Children of Armed Forces Personnel (CAP) category will
not be considered.

This is to certify that No. ____________________________________________ Rank __________________ Nam e

_____________________________________________________ of Regiment / Crops / Unit _______________ is serving in the Army / Navy / Air Force
from ______________ to till to date and is a serving Defence Person. The identity card number of the Serving person is _____________________
issued by ___________________________. The individual belongs to ___________________ vill __________________ District __________ State
___________ whose permanent address at the time of enrolment is as under

Vill, PO: ____________________________

Mandal Tehsel : ______________________
District : ____________________________
State : ______________________________
Sri/Kum _______________________________________________________________________ a candidate applying for admission into *Post
Graduate / MCA / MBA / LLM / LLB / BCA / PGDMISCA / M.Ed./ M.Tech etc., courses is the son/daughter of the above Servicemen i.e. No.
___________ Rank ________________________ Name __________________________ and he/she belongs to the following Children of Armed Forces
Personnel Category.
i. Widow/Children of Armed Forces Personnel killed in action.
ii. Widow/Children of Armed Forces Personnel Disabled in action and thus invalidated out from service on medial grounds.
iii. Widow/Children of Armed Forces Personnel who are in receipt of Gallantry Award (Mention the name of Award, Year, Operation
____________________
iv. Widow/Children of other categories of eligible ex.servicemen.
The certificate is issued for the purpose of availing the benefits to the Children of servicemen personnel for admission into *Post Graduate / MCA /
MBA / LLM / LLB / BCA / PGDMISCA / M.Ed./ M.Tech etc., courses against the seats reserved for Widow/Children of Armed Forces Personnel
Category.
Date: Signature
Place: Name and Designation of the Officer
Office seal of Issuing Authority.
*Strike out which ever is not applicable.

The Widow/Children of servicemen personnel are directed to bring the following original certificate and one set of photo copies at the time of
admissions/counselling.
1. Original Discharge Certificate of his/her parent
2. Original identity Card of his/her parent issued by Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer of the concerned district.
3. Original Pension Book/PPO of his/her parent if pensioner
4. Residential Certificate of the parent of the candidate issued by Mandal Revenue Officer.
5. Certificate of Gallantry Award, Gazettee Notification, Copies of Part - II order and other relevant documents if the applicant is claiming under
Priority -I, Priority -II, Priority -III.
6. Widow/Children of Armed Forces Personnel Certificate issued by concerned Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer in original and photocopy.
7. Original Pay Book/Pay slip of his/her parent

Failure to produce the above documents in original, his/her application under Widow/Children of Armed Forces Personnel (CAP) category will not be
considered.
ANNEXURE - VI
SEATS FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED CANDIDATES
Candidates seeking admission shall submit Medical Certificate from appropriate Medical Authority as prescribed in the Government G.O.
The priorities and the categories are as follows. Categories of the Handicapped (i) Blind (ii) Deaf (iii) Orthopedically Handicapped/Physically
Handicapped.
PRIORITIES: 1. First priority to those with visual defects.
Classification:
Visual defect: Blind: A person who cannot see for all practical purposes being blind in both the eyes. Person with failing eye-sight due to old age or
those who use spectacles and cannot see without them will not however be treated as blind.
1. A person can be said to be visually handicapped if he suffers from any of the following conditions.
a) Total absence of sight.
b) If the vision is from 6/18 upto 6/60 and anything less than shall be considered as an extreme handicap. The above criteria shall also be made
applicable to persons with vision in both the eyes but coming within the range of defects indicated above.
c) Visual acuity not exceeding 6/60 or 20/200 (shellen) in the better eye with correcting lenses.
d) Limitation of the sealed off vision subtending an angle of 20 degrees or more.
2. Second priority to those who have defects of the upper limbs.
Classification:
Orthopedically Handicapped:The Orthopedically handicapped are those who have a physical defect or deformity which causes and interferes with
the normal functioning of the bone and joint.Defects of Upper Limbs:
a) Quadriplegic (loss of use of 4 limbs) shall be considered the top most priority in this category.
b) Loss of both limbs-preference shall be given to loss of upper limbs from above downwards.
3. Third priority to those with defects in the lower limbs.
Classification:
The criteria applicable to upper limbs shall be applied to lower limbs with preference to be given for the loss of limbs from above downwards.
Lame: A person who is disabled or deformed in either of legs. Those who use crutches are to be considered as lame.
4. Fourth Priority:
Classification:
The loss of one eye or one upper limb or one lower limb shall be given a very low priority.
5. Fifth priority.
Classification:
Deaf: The Deaf are those in whom the sense of hearing is non-functional for ordinary purpose of life. They do not hear understand at all even
with amplified speech. The cases included in this category will be those having less/more than 90 decibels in the better ear (profound impairment)
or total loss of hearing in both cases.
A person is deaf if he cannot hear for all practical purposes being deaf in both the ears. Persons using hearing aids are to be considered as deaf.
6. Sixth Priority:
Dumb. A person who cannot talk.
Crippled: A person who is deformed in any part of the body other than legs and is disabled thereby.
N.B. 1. A committee consisting of the Dean of the Faculty of concerned (Chairman), The Director/Joint Director, P.G. Admissions (Convener) the
Principal of the College concerned the Head of the Department and the Chief Medical Officer of the Osmania University shall select the
candidates eligible for the category.
2. In courses where practicals/field work is involved a committee consisting of (1) The Chief Medical Officer, Osmania University, (2) Two
other Medial Experts specialised in the filed relevant to the physical disability concerned and (3) The Head of the department concerned,
will decide the admission of such candidates.

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